The actual statement I have of Close is not dated but there is no doubt that he informed the police at 29 WS on the following night of the murder.
Close also recreated his round with CID to time it. He took 5 minutes which I have to say is highly unlikely - it took me 5 and a half minutes and that was without the stops. It would have taken him more like 7-8 mins. He was also 20-30 minutes late due to the fact that his bicycle was broken. Yes, Prendergast was technical advisor on Z Cars and was one of the police who conducted the tram tests.



I just don't think Wallace hired a contract killer - it would take an incredible amount of trust. Was Parry, Marsden or Young that 'trustworthy?'